Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- March 26, 2026
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Zarlengo Italian Ice
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Unknown
- Geographic Scope
- 2 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL, PREGNANT, INFANTS
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Zarlengo Italian Ice
- Product type
- Gelato
- Model numbers
- Lot Codes: 6 fl oz cups--- 03026, 00226, 05426, 05726 16 fl oz (or pint) -- 33825 32 fl oz-- 33825 1 gallon-- 03026
- Sizes
- 6 fl oz cups, 16 fl oz cups, 32 fl oz cups, 1-gallon bucket/pail, 2-gallon bucket/pail
- Sold at
- Unknown
- Where affected
- IL, TX
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
March 26, 2026
Reported by FDA FOOD
April 15, 2026
RecallRadar source check
April 22, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Soy Lecithin listed in ingredients statement, but Soy is not mentioned in the contains statement.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Zarlengo Italian Ice for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
About This Product
Gelato in consumer sizes including cups and buckets. Used as a dessert or snack. Packaged for retail sale.
Why This Is Dangerous
Ingredient-contains mismatch may trigger allergen risk for soy-sensitive individuals, potentially causing allergic reactions.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers must avoid consumption; refunds or replacements offered by the company; no injuries reported yet.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check the packaging sizes listed in the recall notice.
- Compare with product label to verify ingredients vs contains statement.
Where to find product info
Recall page on FDA enforcement site and company notice.
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements are typically processed after verification; no exact window provided.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all communications with the company.
- File a complaint with FDA/CFIA if applicable.
- Consider seeking legal advice if no resolution after a reasonable period.
How to prevent similar issues
- Always verify allergen statements on packaging.
- Choose products with complete and consistent ingredient and contains statements.
- Contact manufacturers for any discrepancies before purchase.
Documentation advice
Keep product, packaging, batch/lot codes, receipts, and all correspondence.
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Product Details
Brand: Zarlengo Italian Ice. Product: Chocolate Chocolate Chip Gelato. Package sizes: 6 fl oz cups, 16 fl oz cups, 32 fl oz cups, 1-gallon bucket/pail, 2-gallon bucket/pail. Net weights: 6 fl oz cups. Packaging materials vary by size. Distribution: Illinois, Indiana, Texas. Recall date: 2026-03-26. Report date: 2026-04-15. Quantity recalled: 1,333 total units. Lot codes observed: 6 fl oz cups — 03026, 00226, 05426, 05726; 16 fl oz and 32 fl oz — 33825; 1 gallon — 03026.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 1,333 total units recalled
- Soy lecithin listed in ingredients but not in contains statement
- Multi-size packaging: 6 oz, 16 oz, 32 oz, 1 gal, 2 gal
- Distributed in IL, IN, TX
- No reported injuries or incidents
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